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Ford recalls more than 83,000 vehicles over headlight and engine valve problems

Ford is recalling more than 83,000 vehicles due to two separate safety concerns that could […] ...
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What Was The First Engine To Feature Variable Valve Timing & Why Was It Such A Game Changer?

The first production car engine with variable valve timing (VVT) came from Alfa Romeo in 1980. It was installed in the fuel-injected Alfa Romeo Spider. Before this, a few experimental systems existed, ...
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Metal Valve Covers Can Last Longer, But Modern Cars Use Plastic: Here's Why

Located directly above the cylinder head, a valve cover is a critical component that prevents oil from escaping through the top of an engine. Oil keeps temperatures down and reduces friction between ...
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What's The Difference Between SOHC, DOHC And OVH Engines?

This is a category that is pretty rapidly going away. You'll be hard-pressed to find an overhead valve — also known as a pushrod — engine in anything outside of a General Motors LS/LT V8 or one of ...